| Issue ID | 760440 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10304975 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SIENNA |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/09/09 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2005 toyota sienna - sliding door safety issue. The passenger side automatic sliding door has stopped working and as a result of the automatic feature the door is not functioning, that is, it cannot be opened. I took the vehicle to a toyota dealer only to be told that it was the first they and toyota has seen this issue, that it was not a safety issue as i alleged, and that in order to repair the issue it would cost in excess of $1,500. Lack of function & safety issue - i feel this is a safety issue given the fact that my wife and i purchased the sienna for our growing young family and in the event we were involved in an auto accident resulting in a fire we would not be able to access our children in the rear of the vehicle through one of the two access points. Based upon my experience with the authorized toyota dealer i performed a search of the web only to find numerous forums in which this issue is discussed. Based on the number of posts related to this issue it appears to be wide spread. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NORTH FAYSTON, VT |
| VIN pattern | 5TDBA22C05SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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